Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday boarded a Mumbai local train and discussed major upcoming infra upgrades in the city, the Central Railway said. Pics/Sameer Abedi
Updated On: 2024-09-13 05:10 PM IST
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Ashwini Vaishnaw boarded the Ambernath slow local train
During his journey, he also provided insights into the 12 major projects planned for the enhancement of Mumbai's railway network, an official statement said
Vaishnaw elaborated on the 12 significant projects aimed at upgrading Mumbai’s railway infrastructure
These projects are expected to enhance efficiency, safety, and comfort for passengers. The initiatives include modernising stations, increasing train frequencies, and improving signaling systems, the Central Railway said
Vaishnaw boarded the suburban train at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai at 2.34 pm and alighted at Bhandup station at 3.18 pm after his 27 km-long journey
Railway officials said Vaishnaw, who was in the city for an awards ceremony, boarded a second class coach of the Ambernath-bound slow local train and got down at Bhandup station
Central Railway General Manager Dharam Veer Meena and other senior officials accompanied Vaishnaw during the train journey